OceanGate continues to sell submarine trips to the wreck of the Titanic

OceanGate continues to sell tickets for expeditions to the wreck of the Titanic, scheduled for 2024., even after the accident that killed five people. The company is responsible for the Titan submarine, which exploded with passengers on board.

As you can see on the company’s website, there are two trips currently on sale, both scheduled for June next year. The first mission to the bottom of the sea will be performed between the 12th and the 20th of the same month in 2024, and the second between the 21st and 29th of the same month.

The exploration begins in Newfoundland, off the coast of Canada, and continues 600 km in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean in a larger ship, according to the underwater research company. Arriving at the wreck of the Titanic, travelers descend on the remains of the ship that sank in 1912.

The journey to the wreckage of the Titanic, which is at a depth of 3,800 meters, is made with the same submarine that exploded, a submarine with a capacity of six people, including the pilot and five passengers. With the return to the surface, the full tour takes about eight hours.According to OceanGate.

What is the price?

Travel ticket to the wreck of the Titanic with the submarine Titan is $250,000 per person.Equivalent to 1.2 million BRL according to the quote of the day. The amount includes the training, equipment, special accommodation and meals required to join the expedition.

It should be noted that the amount does not cover personal or travel insurance, accommodation and pre-departure meals, excluding flight tickets. According to this TMZ, The exploration agreement has a clause that exempts OceanGate from any liability for any accident that may occur during the tour..